Get up to date on the diagnostic techniques that are offering the best results in Ocular Oncology”

Oncological Ophthalmology has acquired great importance in recent years due to the increase in the incidence of intraocular tumors in adults. These tumors, although not very frequent, can have serious consequences on ocular health and the quality of life of patients. That is why it is essential to have highly trained professionals in this field to adequately address the diagnosis and treatment, thus ensuring a favorable prognosis and an optimal quality of life for affected patients.

For this reason, the TECH Postgraduate diploma is positioned as a vital program to provide health professionals with a thorough preparation in advanced diagnostic techniques in the field of Ocular Oncology. The qualification is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of current diagnostic techniques used in the diagnosis of ocular tumors, including Radiology and malignant and benign intraocular tumors. Likewise, pathological anatomy applied to Ocular Oncology will be covered.

This program is taught in 100% online mode, which allows students to organize their time and academic resources in a flexible way and adapted to their needs. In addition, the Relearningpedagogical methodology, based on the directed reiteration of concepts, favor a significant and lasting learning.

Establish the fundamentals of normal anatomy and histology of the eye in an expert manner”

This Postgraduate diploma in Diagnostic Techniques Applied to Ocular Oncology contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by medical experts focused on Diagnostic Techniques Applied to Ocular Oncology
• Graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the dis ciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Enroll in a unique qualification in the academic market for diagnostic techniques in Ocular Oncology”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professionals with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

You will have the most updated view of the different imaging tests for intraocular and orbital tumor pathology”

You will be able to handle with solvency all the technical considerations of the different imaging tests in this area”

The syllabus of the Postgraduate diploma has been carefully designed to provide students with a complete update on diagnostic techniques in Ocular Oncology in a period of time of only 6 months. The contents have been designed by leading specialists in this field, who have carefully selected the didactic material to ensure the quality of the teaching. Through the syllabus, the students will acquire advanced knowledge on the latest diagnostic techniques to treat the most common ocular tumors in adult patients, which will allow a rigorous update in this constantly evolving field.

Addresses concepts such as Tumorogenesis thanks to a very complete syllabus”

Module 1. Ocular Oncology

1.1. Epidemiological Aspects of Ocular Tumors

1.1.1. Definition of Neoplasms
1.1.2. Risk Factors
1.1.3. Epidemiology

1.2. Classification of Ocular Neoplasms

1.2.1. According to Main Location
1.2.2. According to Histological Subtype
1.2.3. According to Age

1.3. Tumorogenesis

1.3.1. Etiology of Cancer
1.3.2. Immunology
1.3.3. Genetics

1.4. Complementary Tests I

1.4.1. Anterior Pole Imaging
1.4.2. Retinography
1.4.3. Wide Field Imaging

1.5. Complementary Tests II

1.5.1. Fluorescein Angiography
1.5.2. Indocyanine Green Angiography
1.5.3. Autofluorescence

1.6. Complementary Tests III: Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

1.6.1. Anterior Pole OCT
1.6.2. Posterior Pole OCT
1.6.3. Angio-OCT

1.7. Complementary Tests IV: Ultrasound

1.7.1. Ultrasonic Biomicroscopy (BMU)
1.7.2. Ocular Ultrasonography
1.7.3. Doppler Ultrasound

1.8. Complementary Tests V: Orbit and Extension Study

1.8.1. Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT)
1.8.2. Positron Emission Tomography (PET) - CT Scan
1.8.3. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

1.9. Biopsies in Ocular Oncology

1.9.1. Criteria for Taking Biopsies
1.9.2. Technique in Orbit and Ocular Surface Neoplasms
1.9.3. Technique in Intraocular Neoplasms

1.10. Treatments Used in Ocular Oncology

1.10.1. Chemotherapy
1.10.2. Radiotherapy
1.10.3. Surgical Treatments

Module 2. Radiology Applied to Ocular Oncology

2.1. Radiology in Ocular Oncology

2.1.1. Technical Considerations
2.1.2. Indications
2.1.3. Protocols

2.2. Benign Intraocular Tumors

2.2.1. Choroid-retinal Hemangiomas
2.2.2. Retinal Melanocytoma
2.2.3. Others

2.3. Malignant Intraocular Tumors I: Retinoblastoma

2.3.1. Introduction
2.3.2. Imaging Tests
2.3.3. Radiological Differential Diagnosis: Coats disease, persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous, retinopathy of prematurity

2.4. Malignant Intraocular Tumors II: Uveal Melanoma

2.4.1. Introduction
2.4.2. Imaging Tests
2.4.3. Clinical- Radiological Correlation

2.5. Malignant Intraocular Tumors III: Metastasis

2.5.1. Introduction
2.5.2. Imaging Tests
2.5.3. Clinical- Radiological Correlation

2.6. Benign Orbital Tumors I

2.6.1. Child Hemangioma
2.6.2. Optic Tract Glioma
2.6.3. Optic Nerve Sheath Meningioma

2.7. Benign Orbital Tumors II

2.7.1. Pleomorphic Adenoma or Mixed Tumor of the Lacrimal Gland
2.7.2. Dermoid Cysts
2.7.3. Lipoma

2.8. Malign Orbital Tumors I

2.8.1. Metastasis
2.8.2. Lymphoproliferative Lesions
2.8.3. Rhabdomyosarcoma

2.9. Malign Orbital Tumors II

2.9.1. Lacrimal Gland Carcinomas
2.9.2. Plasma Cell Tumors
2.9.3. Others

2.10. Other Orbital Tumor Pathology for Differential Diagnosis

2.10.1. Lymphatic Malformations: lymphagioma
2.10.2. Arteriovenous Malformations
2.10.3. Idiopathic Orbital Inflammatory Disease or Inflammatory Pseudotumor of the Orbit

Module 3. Pathological Anatomy Applied to Ocular Oncology

3.1. Anatomy and Histology of the Eye

3.1.1. Eye Anatomy
3.1.2. Histology of the Eye

3.2. Tumors of the Ocular Orbit

3.2.1. Pediatric Tumors of the Orbit
3.2.2. Benign Tumors of the Orbit
3.2.3. Malignant Tumors of the Orbit

3.3. Conjunctival and Corneal Tumors

3.3.1. Epithelial Tumors
3.3.2. Melanocytic Tumors
3.3.3. Other tumours

3.4. Tumors of the Uvea (non-melanoma)

3.4.1. Benign Melanocytes tumors
3.4.2. Epithelial Tumors
3.4.3. Other tumours

3.5. Uveal Melanoma

3.5.1. Epidemiology
3.5.2. Histopathology
3.5.3. Molecular Aspects

3.6. Neurosensory Retinal Tumors

3.6.1. Retinoblastoma
3.6.2. Astrocytoma
3.6.3. Vitreoretinal Lymphoma

3.7. Retinal Epithelial Tumors

3.7.1. Benign Tumors
3.7.2. Malignant tumours

3.8. Optic Disc and Optic Nerve Tumors

3.8.1. Primary Tumors
3.8.2. Secondary Tumors

3.9. Lacrimal Gland Tumors

3.9.1. Epithelial Tumors
3.9.2. Hematolymphoid Tumors
3.9.3. Secondary Tumors

3.10. Tear Drainage System Tumors

3.10.1. Epithelial Tumors
3.10.2. Other tumours

Tour the main tumors of the Tear Drainage system and make a difference as an ophthalmologist”